Panasonic S9 Overview
Steve Levy
Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera, presented here in black, is the perfect on-the-go camera for content creators. While smartphones continue to advance in their photo and video capabilities, a uniquely small full-frame system such as the S9 provides you with significantly more power without the burden of the size of a typical mirrorless or DSLR camera. A 24.2MP full-frame sensor is utilized within the S9, which makes creating high-quality images much easier, even in dimly lit situations. You also have the advantage of choosing from numerous L-mount lenses to suite your needs. Overall, the simplicity and convenience of the S9 makes it an excellent tool for elevating your ability to quickly create and share impactful images.
- 30 fps pre-burst shooting
- MP4Lite video, which is a new video file format optimized for fast uploads
- Real-time LUT summary
- Autofocus detection for human, animal, car, and motorcycle subjects
- Time-lapse and stop-motion animation video recording modes
Items Included
- Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera (Black)
- Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh)
- Body Cap
- Shoe Cover
- Shoulder Strap
Not Included
- Essential Memory Cards
- Essential Lenses
- Essential Chargers
Additional Resources
Guides & Manuals
Panasonic S9 Specs
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
| Image Sensor |
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo/Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Video I/O |
1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type |
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery Type |
1x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh |
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
| Image Sensor |
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter |
No |
| Capture Type |
Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type |
Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds in Manual Mode 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode |
| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo/Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range |
0 to 18 EV |
| White Balance |
2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay |
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
| Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes |
| Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Log |
| Recording Limit |
Up to 15 Minutes in 4K |
| IP Streaming |
No |
| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo |
| Audio Recording |
MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Video I/O |
1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS App Name: LUMIX Lab / LUMIX Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
| Display Size |
3″ |
| Resolution |
1,840,000 Dot |
| Display Type |
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points |
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity |
6 to +18 EV |
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